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Eating out in Amsterdam? Want a lovely meal in a garden? Go somewhere else...the last time I ate in the lovely garden at The College Hotel, meeting a girlfriend for a lovely lunch, we thought, the service was so bad it took 3 hours. We waited over an hour for food, having ordered salads. No-one came to explain, or apologise, or give us any bread or anything. Ordered a 'Virgin Mary' and got a warmish glass of tomato juice and had to ask for ice, spices, tabasco, etc. Finally after many requests food arrived and my friend got the wrong order entirely! Returned it. Still no apology or explanation. Finally she got her food too, and (again) something was wrong, but she was starving and had to leave so she ate it. The only thing they got right? When we complained about all these things, they only charged for drinks. Yet will never return.

Stayed: April 2014, traveled with friends

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We stayed at this lovely hotel for four nights as a 25th anniversary celebration and we really enjoyed our time there. The hotel is in a beautiful building and is very conveniently located for the main museums, the Concertgebouw and most places. The 'superior' room was a decent size and stylishly furnished, though it was exceptionally dark in the evenings (the lighting was pretty poor, which is my only complaint about the hotel..). The young staff were all extremely friendly and helpful and they made us feel welcome and at home throughout our stay. Amsterdam is a gorgeous city and I hope to return many more times. If I do, I would be delighted to stay at this hotel again. I recommend it very highly indeed.

Stayed: April 2014, traveled as a couple

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Stayed here for 2 nights, stylish hotel, great location, jazz in the courtyard on a Sunday afternoon! Loved the bar area, the staff are all students, very friendly. The rooms well designed and comfortable .

Stayed: July 2013

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We stayed here for 2 nights last saturday and we really enjoyed every minute of it.The rooms where really beautiful and the service from the moment you walk in is great!Don't forget to visit the bar and the restaurant….there is a great atmosphere there and you feel that the staff is going all the way to make your stay unforgettable.Next time we visit Amsterdam we are sure to stay here again.

Stayed: March 2014, traveled as a couple

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I stayed at this hotel for 3 nights and it was a great stay. The staff was attentive and helpful with many requests. A gentleman named Kuhn was always fantastic and solved some small issues for me initially.

My only complaints are 1) the rooms are really, really dark. They're just not lit well and 2) There are virtually no vegan or vegetarian options at their restaurant.

Stayed: March 2014, traveled on business

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I stayed 2 nights in this hotel. The area is beautiful, an elegant quarter 5 minutes off the Rejiksmuseum. The stunning facade is there waiting for you, beautifully lightened at night so the website promise is kept. The inside is weird as what is left of the historical building is nice but the overall restyling is odd. Too dark, style not defined. My room was large, comfortable bed, equipped bathroom (spicy toiletries which I personally dislike). Room was too dark and lights were scattered around the room with no possibility to control Them centrally from the bed. Breakfast hall is dull (lonely planet travel guide set too high expectation..)and food was not what you expect from a 4 star. I know Amsterdam and I would say you can find better hotels in this range. It is not all about facade!

Stayed: January 2014, traveled on business

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The College Hotel is a beautiful hotel. When you walk in you are taken with the design from both the outside and the inside. That said, the staff is a little inexperienced and therefore the service isn't the best. The rooms are very nice and the deep soaking tubs are really amazing. But the rooms are dark - so if you want to put on any makeup bring extra lighting!!

Stayed: August 2013, traveled as a couple

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